Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: What sparked the violent brawl at Port Chester’s commuter garage?
Also, don't miss College Essay Workshop on the Port Chester Patch calendar

Good morning Port Chester! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What sparked the violent brawl at Port Chester's commuter garage?
- When will String Cheese Incident light up Port Chester's Capitol Theatre?
Also on today's calendar: College Essay Workshop and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brawl at commuter parking garage in Port Chester (newportdispatch.com) — A violent fight involving 8 to 10 people broke out Tuesday evening on the MTA commuter level of Port Chester's Waterfront Place parking garage, leaving two people hospitalized and several weapons, including a machete, recovered. Six suspects have been arrested as MTA Police continue the investigation, with assistance at the scene from Rye and Rye Brook officers.
![]()
• The String Cheese Incident Leans Into Global Influences On New Single 'Fête-Tama' (liveforlivemusic.com) — Fans in Port Chester can look forward to The String Cheese Incident bringing its globally influenced, dance-heavy jams to The Capitol Theatre for a two-night Halloween run. The band's new single, "Fête-Tama," leans into West African percussion and electronic funk, and will be featured on their Just Keep Spinning Tour, which includes those Port Chester shows among several major festival stops.
![]()
📸 Around Port Chester
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Chester
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- College Essay Workshop →
Reading Room Cafe, 5 Suburban Ave, Greenwich
9:00 am - Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Day →
293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
11:00 am - Old World Elegance: A Burgundy Tasting →
Zachys Wine & Liquor, 30 Midland Ave, Port Chester
1:00 pm - Celebration Sunday →
395 Round Hill Rd, Greenwich
10:00 am - Cider, Donuts & Community →
Brightview Senior Living Greenburgh, 280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, White Plains
2:00 pm - Zachys Cellar School: Drinking Australia →
Zachys Wine & Liquor, 30 Midland Ave, Port Chester
6:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm - Spirit In The Garden →
Center For Spiritual Development, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
1:00 pm - An Evening with Liz Diller →
199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840,
4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- 15th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2026 with special thanks to Stamford Health →
, Stamford
10:00 am - Part II: Local Battles →
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
6:30 pm - Video Game Hour (Ages 7-18) →
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
3:30 pm - Seasonal Home Sign Craft for Adults and Teens →
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
6:00 pm - Music Fun with Mr. Kurt →
10:00 am - Opening Reception: Handled With Care →
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St, Port Chester
5:00 pm - Humanistic Yom Kippur Service →
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains
5:30 pm - Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall Risk: Free HSS Program! →
10:30 am - Karaoke & Mocktails at the Library! →
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester
6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Port Chester Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Port Chester PatchAM possible:
- Bella Mae Plastic Surgery — (203) 336-9862
- The Glass House Historic Museum and Cultural Site — (203) 594-9884
- Westchester Gentle Dentistry — (914) 289-0672
- Sustainable Westchester — (914) 242-4725
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for an experienced tile installer for a small job: approximately 36" x 36" shower and 30 sq.
ft. of floor tile. Must have experience and be able to show photos of previous work. Looking for quality, professional work only. (Nextdoor Port Chester)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Port Chester. Apply here.
- Td Waterhouse posted a job opening for Relationship Banker II (Float) - Fairfield/Westchester Region (Fairfield County, CT) in Port Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Chester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rye Brook
- Readers' Choice Awards Winners' Circle: EZDRM (streamingmedia.com)
Rye
- The Great Blue Heron at Rye's Edith Read Sanctuary (myrye.com)
- Rye Real Estate: Three Open Houses Scheduled This Weekend (myrye.com)
- 25 Years After 9/11, Remembering Rye's Own (ryerecord.com)
White Plains
- '9/11 Didn't End On 9/11,' Lawyer Who Has Dedicated His Life To Helping Survivors Says The Loss Continues (patch.com)
Ok Port Chester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.